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This month’s Curvy Girl will be rocking the runway alongside Emilie Alpert, Founder of CurvyAndCurious.com! Watch out for these ladies on Saturday, November 9th, 2013 at the Evolution Of Curves NYC Finale Show for Haiti! Visit http://nyceofcurvesfinale.eventbrite.com for your tickets now!

Name: Ms. Candy J.

Age: 23

Measurements: 40D-35.5-50

Location: Bronx, NY

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

I am an aspiring actress and model. I recently relocated to New York from Miami, FL. I’ve lived here for two months and I am just getting used to the big city. I love the entertainment industry and I am very much dedicated to making a lucrative career in modeling and acting. I have trained at Barbizon School of Modeling and Acting. I have experience as an extra in film, television, and commercial. I also love to sing, I would to see if there is a possibility of me making it in the music industry, but I know that I need to work on it a little more. I am planning on taking acting classes and vocal lessons to hone my craft and make myself more marketable.

What inspired you to get into modeling?

I’ve wanted to model since I was 13

What type of modeling have you done? (runway, glamour, print, etc)

Plus Size Fashion, Commercial, Runway, and Print

What are your likes and dislikes about modeling?

I dislike that there are so many limited opportunities for plus size models who are not 5’9″

I like the fact that so many aspiring plus size models are making the opportunity for themselves

Are you with any modeling agencies or teams?

I am the President of an up and coming modeling agency in South Florida, Star Plus Model. But I am not a part of any agency.

Appearance is a big factor in the fashion world. What words would you use to describe your personal style?

I have a versatile personality, so when it comes to my style

What does Curvy and Curious mean to you?

Curvy and Curious, I love my curves and I want to see just how far I can make it in this industry

Where do you want to be 1 year from now in the modeling industry?

I want to be on the cover of Plus Model Magazine and I want to be the featured model in music videos and commercials

What type of advice have you been given that you would give to aspiring models?

I was once told that preparation plus opportunity equals success. So if you want to be a model do your research and invest in yourself don’t wait for opportunities to come to you go out and find them.